15 years after BP oil spill, Louisiana coast marine recovery still ongoing

In the summer of 2010, panic spread across the region when the Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded​ in the Gulf.

• Apr 28, 2025

Gulf coast marks 15 years since BP oil spill

In the summer of 2010, panic spread across the Gulf Coast when the Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded offshore, causing 134 million gallons to gush into the water. Mark Strassmann reports on the ongoing recovery.

• Apr 28, 2025
• 3:29

First look: Deepwater Horizon

Dylan O'Brien and John Malkovich discover that they're moments away from disaster in the upcoming movie "Deepwater Horizon" based on the events of the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil rig disaster.

• Sep 1, 2016
• 0:33

Face the Nation, 05.30.10

The latest effort by BP to stem the flow of oil didn't work. We'll ask Bob Dudley, BP's managing director, White House environmental advisor Carol Browner, and Congressman Ed Markey what's next? Also CBS News Investigative Correspondent Sharyl Attkisson on this episode of "Face the Nation."

• May 30, 2010
• 25:04

BP has agreed to pay $18.7 billion to the government after the 2010 Deepwater Horizon rig explosion that killed 11 operators and spewed millions of gallons of oil into the Gulf of Mexico

BP has agreed to pay $18.7 billion to the government after the 2010 Deepwater Horizon rig explosion that killed 11 operators and spewed millions of gallons of oil into the Gulf of Mexico. CBSN's Contessa Brewer discusses the proposed settlement.

• Jul 2, 2015
• 0:33

Four years ago when the Deepwater Horizon exploded, one man made a harrowing escape from the burning rig and told his story on 60 Minutes

Four years ago when the Deepwater Horizon exploded, one man made a harrowing escape from the burning rig and told his story on 60 Minutes.

• Sep 7, 2014
• 5:13

The full episode of 60 Minutes Overtime from May 4, 2014

Four years ago when the Deepwater Horizon exploded, one man made a harrowing escape from the burning rig; and, in a 2005 60 Minutes interview, George Lucas rules out the possibility of a 7th Star Wars film.

• May 3, 2014
• 9:41

In 2010, while oil spewed into the Gulf of Mexico, Scott Pelley investigated the Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion that killed 11. One survivor, Mike Williams, told the story of his harrowing escape from the burning rig

In 2010, while oil spewed into the Gulf of Mexico, Scott Pelley investigated the Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion that killed 11. One survivor, Mike Williams, told the story of his harrowing escape from the burning rig.

• Sep 7, 2014
• 25:46

It's been four years since the Deepwater Horizon disaster that killed 11 people and unleashed oil into the Gulf of Mexico for 87 days. Scientists dove to the Gulf floor for the first time since 2010 to determine how marine life is recovering.

It's been four years since the Deepwater Horizon disaster that killed 11 people and unleashed oil into the Gulf of Mexico for 87 days. Scientists dove to the Gulf floor for the first time since 2010 to determine how marine life is recovering. Chip Reid reports.

• Apr 17, 2014
• 2:57

Ten years later: The Deepwater Horizon disaster

In 2010, while oil spewed into the Gulf of Mexico, Scott Pelley investigated the Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion that killed 11. One survivor, Mike Williams, told the story of his harrowing escape from the burning rig.

• Apr 20, 2020

Hundreds of dead dolphins on Gulf Coast leave scientists perplexed

Almost 300 dead and dying dolphins have washed up on the shores of four Gulf Coast states – three times the usual number

• Jun 19, 2019

Report: Trump proposes roll back of offshore drilling regulations

The revision would reduce the role of government in offshore oil production

• Dec 26, 2017

Trump orders multi-year review for offshore oil and gas drilling

On his 99th day, Mr. Trump signed another executive order which will increase the amount of research in finding oil and gas in the intercontinental shelf

• Apr 28, 2017

Woman accused of faking Deepwater Horizon survivor's will

After the death of Matthew Jacobs, who survived the 2010 oil rig explosion but died in a 2015 car crash, Donna Herring allegedly created a fake will benefitting her daughter

• Dec 27, 2016

First look: "Deepwater Horizon"

Get a sneak peek at the new film "Deepwater Horizon," chronicling the harrowing 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil rig explosion

• Sep 2, 2016

​BP's loss narrows as the 2010 Gulf spill hit fades

It took another $5.2 billion charge for the Deepwater Horizon disaster but says its years of retrenchment are over

• Jul 26, 2016

Judge approves $20B settlement in BP oil spill case

Decision ends years of litigation following 2010 disaster in the Gulf of Mexico that still haunts Southern states

• Apr 4, 2016

Feds charge 7 with $2B fraud tied to oil spill

Prosecutors allege that defendants stole people's identities to file bogus claims related to 2010 oil disaster

• Oct 29, 2015

Extended Interview: Deepwater Horizon Survivor

Only On The Web: Watch an extended version of Scott Pelley's interview with Mike Williams, who was the chief electronics technician on the Deepwater Horizon. He recalled the explosion, subsequent fire and his harrowing escape from the oil rig.

• May 20, 2010
• 31:18

States, BP reach $18.7B settlement over oil spill

Deal with Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas resolves years of litigation over the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill

• Jul 2, 2015

Ex-BP exec David Rainey not guilty of lying in oil spill

Rainey was accused of lying when estimating the amount of oil spewing into the Gulf following the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill

• Jun 5, 2015

Why some credit BP for Gulf Coast tourism boom

Tourist business has doubled in Alabama's largest beach towns since before the spill, officials say

• May 25, 2015

Transocean reaches $211M settlement in Gulf oil spill

It had leased to BP the Deepwater Horizon rig that exploded in 2010, killing 10 and fouling Gulf waters for 87 days

• May 20, 2015

Five years on, Gulf still paying price for BP spill

Despite signs of recovery, oil is still wreaking havoc on the ecosystem in the Gulf of Mexico

• Apr 20, 2015

New environmental ads target presidential hopefuls in Iowa

On the fifth anniversary of BP's Gulf oil spill, progressive group Americans United for Change launches an anti-oil campaign

• Apr 19, 2015

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